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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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